CPSC recall 09-148, announced March 11, 2009, covers Pronto Sports DBX Glide Boys' Ice Skates (about 600 units). Surface paint on the ice skates contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled ice skates away from children and contact Pronto Sports for a full refund. Recall contact: call (877) 755-4882, or go to www.prontosports.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled youth adjustable boys' ice skates are black with lime green and silver accents. "Glide" is printed on a rubber tag on the side of the skates. "DBX" and the DBX logo are located on the ice skate's ankle powerstrap, tongue, and heel.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paint on the ice skates contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled ice skates away from children and contact Pronto Sports for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pronto Sports
- Recall number
- 09-148
- Units
- About 600 pairs
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dick's Sporting Goods nationwide from September 2008 through December 2008 for between $30 and $60.
- Distributor
- Pronto Sports Inc., of Anoka, Minn.
DBX Glide Boys' Ice Skates
CPSC product type: Skates
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Pronto Sports toll-free at (877) 755-4882 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.prontosports.com
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